A Southwest Airlines passenger plane narrowly avoided a collision with a private jet that entered the runway without tower clearance at Chicago Midway International Airport. The passenger plane, arriving from Omaha, overshot the runway but landed safely. Reports indicate that air traffic control had twice instructed the Bombardier Challenger 350 pilot to hold position, but […]
The Güzeldere Meanders, nestled between Tatvan and Hizan in Bitlis, have turned into a stunning winter landscape after heavy snowfall. The winding curves, set against snow-covered mountains, created breathtaking aerial views resembling a postcard scene. The meanders, known for their seasonal beauty, now offer a spectacular sight as they weave through the white-covered valley, […]
A 14-year-old unlicensed driver lost control of a vehicle in Tuzla, crashing into a woman sitting outside her workplace. The victim, Meral Bilgin Kaydan, was trapped under the car for 1.5 hours before being rescued and taken to the hospital with fractures and bruises. Kaydan described the terrifying moment, saying, “I heard a noise, […]
Indonesian Ambassador to Ankara, Achmad Rizal Purnama, highlighted the historical and cultural richness of Amasya during his visit, capturing its beauty like a tourism envoy. The Amasya Governorship shared his photos on social media, thanking him for promoting the city. Purnama described Amasya as the “City of Princes,” where Ottoman rulers, including Sultan Bayezid […]
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara emphasized the need for state control over weapons, calling it a “duty and necessity” during the National Dialogue Conference in Damascus. He announced plans to establish a transitional justice commission to restore rights and hold criminals accountable. Al-Shara urged Syrians to unite in rebuilding the country, describing the current period […]
The death toll from the collapse of a highway bridge under construction in Anseong, South Korea, has risen to four. Of the six injured workers, five remain in critical condition. The accident occurred when five 50-meter-high support beams gave way on the Seoul-Sejong Expressway. The construction company apologized and pledged full cooperation in the […]
Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün announced that three ALTAY tanks will be delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces this year, with full-scale production starting in 2025. The first batch of 85 T1 configuration tanks will be delivered gradually, followed by 165 T2 tanks by 2028. During his visit to BMC POWER’s Ankara facility, Görgün highlighted […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is willing to collaborate with the US on rare earth metals, emphasizing that Russia has far greater resources than Ukraine. In an interview with Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin, Putin highlighted Russia’s vast reserves across regions like Murmansk, the Caucasus, and the Far East. He stressed the strategic […]
A Colombian man was arrested while attempting to smuggle 19 cocaine capsules worth €10,000 under his wig. He was caught by police at Cartagena Airport on February 20 while boarding a flight to Amsterdam. Authorities have launched an investigation into drug trafficking, production, and transportation charges against him.
Following their White House meeting, US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron called for an accelerated peace process to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the war, emphasizing that the US had provided over $300 billion in aid, far more than Europe. He urged European nations to take […]